the reverse with principal vertical pin assembly
near extremely fine to extremely fine condition with light scuffing
The doctor's final entry stated the inevitable: "2:50 hours - died
1941 and promoted to Warrant Officer 1st Class
Belgium, Kingdom; France, Iv Republic. Two Awards Hold the reverse with principal verticalIncludes: 1. Belgium, Kingdom: Air Defence Medal, II Class 1939 1945 (Mdaille de Dfense Arienne, 1re classe). Instituted in 1946. In silver, isosceles trapezium shaped, Art Deco design, illustrating a cityscape in the foreground, with the image of a large man bearing a shield in the background and protecting the city from three bomber planes flying above, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), original ribbon. 2. France, Fourth Republic: Order of